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Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"A beautiful photo book showcasing more than 50 heroic dogs "in uniform" and their stories, from photographer Liz Stavrinides and author John Schlimm. Extraordinary Dogs portrays more than fifty working dogs, along with the police officers, firefighters, veterans, and other trained volunteer handlers who serve side-by-side with them. Their moving stories and beautiful photographs are an unprecedented glimpse at Comfort Dogs and Search and Rescue Dogs,...
Author
Language
English
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Description
Forced into early retirement by a spinal condition, Steven Wolf reluctantly left his family for Arizona's warm winter climate. A lifelong dog lover, the former hard-driving attorney is drawn to a group that rescues retired greyhounds. When Comet, a once-abused racer, chooses to "adopt" Wolf, a life-altering relationship begins. After Wolf shows the mistrustful dog how to thrive in the real world, the tables turn and Comet helps Wolf with the most...
8) Beloved dog
Author
Publisher
Penguin Press
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Dogs have lessons for us all. In Beloved Dog, renowned artist and author Maira Kalman illuminates our cherished companions as only she can. From the dogs lovingly illustrated in her acclaimed children's books to the real-life pets who inspire her still, Kalman's Beloved Dog is joyful, beautifully illustrated, and, as always, deeply philosophical."-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Tiller Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"This debut book by fostering-extraordinaire Victoria Shaffer is a collection of dog adoption and fostering tales, tips, checklists, DIY recipes and crafts, and heartwarming stories and Q&A's from both celebs and everyday dog lovers"--
Author
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
A collection of funny stories pulled from the examination rooms and operating suites of one of the top veterinary hospitals in the country--at its heart a true story of two dogs that you cannot help but fall in love with and root for--a Min Pin puppy named Cleo and a geriatric Cocker Spaniel named Helen. The stories of these two dogs symbolize for all of us pet people exactly what it means to love an animal--and it's so fascinating to get the view...
Author
Publisher
Harper Design, an Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Love Immortal publishes for the first time more than 200 photographs from the private collection of longtime antiques collector, dealer, and appraiser Anthony Cavo. This artfully designed collection--Daguerrotypes, Ambrotypes, tintypes, carte de visite, and sepia and black-and-white images--includes an entertaining mix of historical anecdotes, true stories, superstitions, excerpts from literature, letters, quotes, and fun facts that are sure to make...
Author
Publisher
Lyons Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Before that tragic day on November 22, 1963, the Kennedy years were filled with hope and promise. As the White House gardener put it, they were also filled with children and dogs. The Dogs of Camelot illuminates the inside story of the Kennedys' lifelong love of dogs and the unparalleled canine corps they brought to the White House. Through cooperation with the Kennedy Library, the authors have accessed rare and previously unpublished photos and...
Series
Publisher
Penguin Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"In Letters of Note: Dogs, Shaun Usher brings together a delightful collection of correspondence about our canine friends, featuring affectionate accounts of pups' playful misdemeanors, heartfelt tributes to loyal fidos and shared tales of remarkable hounds"--
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